CTIA - FCBA CLE SEMINAR: The Evolving Wireless Ecosystem

CTIA - FCBA CLE SEMINAR: The Evolving Wireless Ecosystem —
What’s Next in Wireless Law, Policy and Technology

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Panel I: Next-Generation Licensing at the FCC
12:00 – 1:00 PM

As part of the FCC’s comprehensive review of its electronic systems and administrative procedures, the FCC is developing a next generation of electronic licensing system to improve and simplify the user experience while providing additional research and mapping tools to increase transparency and utility of licensing information. Come hear from FCC presenters their development process and share your views regarding how to improve FCC electronic systems.

Panel II: Industry Reactions to the National Broadband Plan
1:15 – 2:15 PM

Wireless industry representatives from each segment of the wireless ecosystem will provide their perspectives on the FCC’s National Broadband Plan. Panelists will discuss the regulatory and technical implications of the FCC’s short-, medium- and long?term steps intended to achieve the goals of increased broadband adoption and penetration, consistent with underlying “national purposes.”

Panel III: "Cool New Stuff"
2:30 – 3:30 PM

Join this panel of entrepreneurs and policy experts as they discuss new developments in the wireless industry. Discussion will focus on innovation in the wireless “ecosystem,” and real world examples of how new products and services get to market. Are new types of partnerships and alliances developing between different industry segments? What can government do to spur investment and innovation? Are there legal and regulatory impediments that slow innovation and what can be done to address them?

Panel IV: Defining Appropriate Spectrum Interference Rules
3:45 – 4:45 PM

Technical experts from academia, government and the wireless industry discuss and debate protections needed among competing wireless desires. Discussion will focus on the need to protect existing uses while ensuring that new entrants/new uses are not unnecessarily barred. Are existing interference protections acceptable? How does the FCC need to react to the ever?burgeoning issues surrounding interference between competing mobile devices?

Closing Remarks
4:45 – 5:00 PM

Registration Fee:

• CTIA Member/FCBA Member: $125
• Non-Member: $175

Available with:

• Partner Event Pass